Panasonic LF1 vs Sony WX50

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic LF1 vs Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the LF1 (12MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the LF1 (1/1.7") and WX50 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The LF1 was unveiled 23 months after the WX50 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the LF1 matches up against the WX50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LF1 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LF1 has physical measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LF1 vs Sony WX50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the LF1 against the WX50.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the LF1 and WX50 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the LF1 and WX50.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The LF1 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony WX50 will result in extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent LF1 will have a benefit in sensor technology.